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Ian Gillan revisits his youth and picks for the Louder Sound eight songs that “set one of rock’s greatest frontmen on the path to glory”. Chuck Berry – Rock And Roll Music (1957 single) Chuck Berry was the first and the best. He’s the guy who wrote Roll Over Beethoven, who wrote No Particular Place […]
Read more »On the 10th anniversary of reopening, Ian Gillan sends a message to the teachers and students of the music school in Armenia that he helped to rebuild: To the staff and students at ‘Our School in Gyumri’ Dear All, May I take this opportunity to wish you all a happy 10th anniversary. It was a […]
Read more »Joe Lynn Turner has announced the arrival of his newborn son: On this very special day, of our 12th wedding anniversary, there is nothing more sacred and bonding between my Wife and I, as this beautiful Angel that we named Matteo (which means gift from God)… Our sacred union is complete and our hearts are […]
Read more »Simon McBride gives the rundown of his stage rig, admitting in the process that he’s not terribly technically minded, and talks a bit about the whole experience of playing in Deep Purple.
Read more »Roger Glover posts a eulogy to an old friend Mo Foster: Deep sadness at the news that Mo Foster has died. I met him on the Butterfly Ball sessions in 1974 and we always remained friends. Not only was he a warm and charming man but an inspiring bass player and endowed with a superb […]
Read more »Ritchie Blackmore pays tribute to the late Jeff Beck: First met Jeff Beck around 64-65 and it was a session where we were both playing guitars and Jimmy Page was producing. I couldn’t believe how incredible he was, not only with his technique but his sound too. I became a fan of his ever since. […]
Read more »Ian Gillan’s wife Bron has passed away late last year. We have decided not to discuss it on our pages out of respect for the family privacy. Now Ian is ready to talk about it in public with a Dear Friends message on his website. Dear Friends, I wish you all a splendid and enjoyable […]
Read more »The Dead Daisies recap their most eventful year of 2022
Read more »Glenn Hughes is celebrating his achievement: G’mornin everyone ☀️so full of gratitude, for these past 25 years of clean & sober living.I give thx each & every morning, for another day on planet earth.sending love to my sober brothers & sisters, and more importantly to those who are still suffering#loveistheanswer💜 pic.twitter.com/ZAZ2NrlECM — Glenn Hughes (@glenn_hughes) […]
Read more »Roger Glover got in touch and asked us to post this message on the passing of Dan McCafferty: The news that Dan has died hits hard. A friend of over fifty years, we shared many a tour and much studio time. With his mischievous smile and, endowed with a unique voice of grit and whisky, […]
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